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A memorial service to honor and remember people in Rochester’s homeless community who have passed away over the years took place Aug. 22 at Central Church of Christ in Rochester. The names of the deceased were read and candles were lit in their memories.

A memorial service to honor and remember people in Rochester’s homeless community who have passed away over the years took place Aug. 22 at Central Church of Christ in Rochester. The names of the deceased were read and candles were lit in their memories.

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Deborah Cox plays the keyboard as she along with the House of Mercy Gospel Choir.

James Murphy of St. Joseph's House of Hospitality reads the names of the homeless who have died as Patrick DuPont and Marlena Morton light a candle in their honor.

Tom Malthaner lights a candle during the service.

Participants hold hands and raise them as they pray during the service.

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